Average Tax Assessment in Walla Walla County
Real Estate Values and Property Tax Valuation in Walla Walla County, Washington
Walla Walla County has 18,314 properties with a cumulative value of $5.1B, representing 0.45% of all real estate value in Washington. The total amount of property taxes collected in Walla Walla County is $55.9M, with an average homeowner paying $3,054 in property taxes compared to the state average of $4,796. The average property tax rate in Walla Walla County is 1.10%, higher than the state average of 1.01%. Property taxes are based on the assessed value of the property, which is typically lower than the market value.
The property tax timeline in Washington begins on January 1st when the property valuation date is set. Property value notices are issued from May to December and the property tax appeal deadline is July 1st or 30-60 days after the notice is issued. Finally, property tax bills are issued on February 14th.
Updated November 01, 2023
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Walla Walla Auditor / Recorder | (509) 524-2549 |
| Walla Walla Assessor | (509) 524-2560 |
| Walla Walla Treasurer | (509) 524-2750 |
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Property Valuation Date: | January 1st |
| Property Value Notices Issued: | May - December |
| Property Tax Appeal Deadline: | July 1st or 30-60 days after notice |
| Property Tax Bills Issued: | February 14th |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (1st of #): | April 30th |
| Real Property Tax Bill Due (2nd of #): | October 31st |
| Available Exemptions | |
|---|---|
| Senior | Available |
| Disabled | Available |
| Homestead | Not Available |
| Veteran | Available |
| Charitable | Available |
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Real Estate Statistics in Walla Walla County
Residential Property Taxes by Cities in Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County has an average property tax rate of 1.10%, which is slightly lower than the national average of 1.19%. This rate is applied to all properties in the county, regardless of their location. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city. For example, the city of Burbank has an effective property tax rate of 1.17%, which is higher than the county average, while the city of Touchet has an effective property tax rate of 1.07%, which is lower than the county average.
Overall, Walla Walla County has a relatively low property tax rate compared to other counties in the state. However, the effective property tax rate can vary significantly from city to city, so it is important to research the rates in each city before making a decision on where to purchase a property.
Tax Assessment Value
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of property assessment value in each city in Walla Walla County. The tax assessment value may differ from the potential sale value, and is used to calculate the property tax for each piece of real estate.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | $82,382 | $147,745 | $239,170 | $332,890 | $426,708 |
| College Place | $106,560 | $208,380 | $268,850 | $328,460 | $387,980 |
| Touchet | $110,548 | $153,735 | $234,250 | $326,145 | $446,130 |
| Waitsburg | $49,825 | $106,330 | $192,175 | $250,995 | $303,540 |
| Walla Walla | $110,328 | $190,722 | $264,795 | $373,015 | $491,165 |
Property Tax Bill
This table shows the percentiles of actual property tax paid on residential properties for each city in Walla Walla County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | $842 | $1,654 | $2,923 | $4,063 | $5,184 |
| College Place | $692 | $2,336 | $3,174 | $3,984 | $4,660 |
| Touchet | $1,023 | $1,803 | $2,723 | $3,976 | $5,356 |
| Waitsburg | $332 | $918 | $2,155 | $2,961 | $3,542 |
| Walla Walla | $625 | $1,892 | $2,868 | $4,192 | $5,613 |
Effective Property Tax Rate
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the property tax bill by the assessed value. For the percentiles below, the calculation is performed using the percentiles for property tax bill and assessed value above. Therefore, each consecutive percentile doesn't necessarily show a larger value.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | 1.02% | 1.12% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 1.21% |
| College Place | 0.65% | 1.12% | 1.18% | 1.21% | 1.20% |
| Touchet | 0.93% | 1.17% | 1.16% | 1.22% | 1.20% |
| Waitsburg | 0.67% | 0.86% | 1.12% | 1.18% | 1.17% |
| Walla Walla | 0.57% | 0.99% | 1.08% | 1.12% | 1.14% |
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Real Estate Values in Walla Walla County
The median home price in Walla Walla County has increased by 4.71% from October 2022 to October 2023, from $425.0K to $445.0K. This indicates a positive trend in the housing market in Walla Walla County. Additionally, the home inventory in Walla Walla County has also increased from 143 in October 2022 to 154 in October 2023, indicating a healthy housing market.
Average Home Value in Walla Walla County, Washington
Last updated: November 2023
Percent Change in Total Home Sales in Walla Walla County
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Percent Change in New Home Listings in Walla Walla County
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Mortgage Rates in Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County has a total of $1.4 billion in outstanding home mortgage loans. This represents 7.1 thousand loans, or about 2.3% of the total home value in the county. The median mortgage rate in Walla Walla County is 4.1%, with the highest median rate being in Burbank and the lowest in Touchet. This indicates that there is a wide variation in mortgage rates across the county, with some areas having higher rates than others.
Overall, Walla Walla County has a relatively low amount of outstanding home mortgage loans compared to the total home value, and the variation in rates across the county is significant. This suggests that potential home buyers should shop around for the best rate when looking for a mortgage in Walla Walla County.
Outstanding Mortgages
The table below shows the percentile distribution of outstanding loans on residential properties in Walla Walla County by city.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | $57,029 | $103,935 | $161,154 | $247,556 | $346,215 |
| College Place | $78,380 | $116,624 | $166,352 | $244,473 | $322,708 |
| Touchet | $55,795 | $103,514 | $174,017 | $285,782 | $428,916 |
| Waitsburg | $58,502 | $93,584 | $147,923 | $220,717 | $281,459 |
| Walla Walla | $73,985 | $113,407 | $174,761 | $255,124 | $341,918 |
Mortgage Rates
The following table shows the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile of mortgage rates in cities across Walla Walla County.
| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burbank | 2.93% | 3.50% | 4.10% | 4.79% | 6.06% |
| College Place | 2.90% | 3.47% | 3.91% | 4.60% | 5.87% |
| Touchet | 2.90% | 3.59% | 4.10% | 4.86% | 5.91% |
| Waitsburg | 2.89% | 3.32% | 3.92% | 4.60% | 6.11% |
| Walla Walla | 2.90% | 3.48% | 3.94% | 4.62% | 5.99% |
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